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Original research — experimental, observational, or case-control study. Direct primary evidence.
Environmental Sources
Marine & Wildlife
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Microplastics from textile origin – emission and reduction measures
Green Chemistry
2021
78 citations
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Ya-Qi Zhang,
Marianna Lykaki,
Mohammad Taher Alrajoula,
Marta Markiewicz,
Caroline Kraas,
Sabrina Kolbe,
Kristina Klinkhammer,
Maike Rabe,
Robert Klauer,
Ellen Bendt,
Stefan Stolte
Summary
This paper reviews the emission of fibrous microplastics from synthetic textiles during washing and their pathway through wastewater treatment plants into aquatic environments. It also summarizes available reduction measures such as laundry filters and fiber-releasing fabric design modifications.
Study Type
Environmental
Emission of fibrous microplastics from synthetic textile washing to the aquatic environment via wastewater treatment plant and reduction measures.